The transport minister has laid the foundation stones for 39 national highways projects of 1,384-kms, entailing an investment of ₹16,878 crore, in Andhra Pradesh, said official sources. The minister revealed that the state, prior to May 2014, had 4,193 km roads, which has now increased to 7,246 km. In fact, the Centre has targeted a total of 108 projects involving an investment of ₹1,64,719 crore for development of highways. Under Bharatmala program, about 2,520 km of roads amounting to ₹44,000 crore have been envisaged. Under Sethu Bhartam, 31 ROBs have been approved involving a cost of about ₹2,500 crore. In totality, out of these, 18 ROBs amounting to ₹1,310 crore have been sanctioned, which are currently at construction or award stages. Of these, 19 projects worth 2,242 crore have been completed till October 2018 and targeted to complete 53 projects involving ₹33,042 crore during 2018-20 fiscals.
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25 January 2019
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